Associates
Our team makes the work happen and works hard to make it all seem simple
In order to attract and retain the most talented team, we offer benefits that are incomparable. We understand that employees work with businesses where they feel most valued.
Many employees have a vested interest in the company’s success and the quality of the projects due to an innovative incentive system. We partner with a human resources benefits company that offers healthcare and various assistance programs well above the industry standards.
We are proud to say that we have a very high retention rate of talent in our company. With constant business growth, we are often looking to hire new team members.
We are proud to announce that we have been nominated as one of America’s best places to work in 2019
Our Talented Team
Our Sales Team
Troy Henning
Troy’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Troy is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Kathy Jordan
Kathy has been in the stained glass industry for 35 years, she has been a studio owner, consultant, designer, and vitreous paint conservator. She has studied with notable leaders in the industry and is regarded as one of the top glass painters in the country. She has also taught mastery-level glass painting for 25 years.
Pam Hamre
Pam’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Pam is from, what she specializes in, what her background is in, and how she can help you on your stained glass journey!
John Bianco
John brings over a decade of sales experience and several years in the construction industry to ACWH. He is passionate about helping customers and brings a positive approach to each day. John lives in the historic coastal town of East Greenwich, Rhode Island(est 1677) with his wife Stephanie.
Mark Davidson
Mark’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Mark is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Chris Hazzard
I am located in Ames, Iowa and I am the Studio Consultant for the heart of the Midwest here at Associated Crafts & Willet Hauser. I am a retired college athlete and a big sports fan. Go Pack Go!
Justin Headley
Justin and his wife have been married for almost 21 years and live in Utah with their 3 kids. Justin loves trail running, basketball, ping pong, and country music. He is pretty easygoing, loves to laugh, and makes new friends. He looks forward to getting to know you and help you with your stained glass needs!
Tim Hudson
I pride myself on helping our customers find the right solutions for their situation! I have specialized in sales & customer service for over 34 years and stained glass for over 13 years. Originally from Michigan, but have called Arizona home for the last 22 years with my wife and our 3 grown children.
Robert Lennox
Bio for Robert COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Robert is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
John McCurry
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Sean McDonnell
Sean just moved with his family to Star, ID from Corona, CA. He’s been married for 10 years now and has 2 kids, a 9-year-old daughter, and a 7-year-old son. In his spare time, he enjoys a nice game of golf, his kid’s soccer practice, games, and tournaments.
Reed Oliver
I find it a privilege to use my 42 years of industry experience to inform clients of the simplicities & intricacies of this medium. To be able to meet & interact with people that are passionate about their stained glass and to offer guidance for the preservation of these treasures brings me satisfaction!
Lisa J Smith
Lisa is originally from Detroit, MI and now residing in Las Vegas, NV, she has 2 adult kids and one grandchild. Lisa has been in sales for some time and is also a life coach, working with clients all over the world. She has 2 published books and for fun, she likes to explore new places, hike, travel, and spend time with family.
Karlene Wieland
With over 20 years of marketing experience, I consider myself a builder and an advocate of the consumer’s voice. After leaving corporate America, I launched my own firm in the pet industry. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, friends, and furry family.
Scott Vanderbeck
I live in Manakin Sabot, VA, a suburb west of Richmond with my lovely wife, daughter, son, and beagle Cocoa! My background is in orthopedic medical device sales, and I am now the sales consultant ACWH for the Virginia area and am here to assist you in any way I can.
Our Art Team
Melissa Janda
Melissa brings nearly 30 years of stained glass experience to ACWH, with her specialty being glass painting, design, and restoration work. Her professional experience with glass has spanned several studios in Chicago and Milwaukee, as well as stints in self-employment and subcontracting.
Judson Portzer
Judson was raised in Alabama and has been a glass painter for over 20 years. Even as a child he showed immense talent in art, so he decided to turn it into a career. After working for a few smaller studios, as well as being self-employed, Judson joined the ACWH team!
Oisín Mac Suibhne
Oisín’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Oisín is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Our Design Team
Jonathan Mayer
Jonathan’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Jonathan is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Mark Bleakley
Mark’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Mark is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Adam Fox
Originally from Missouri with a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute, Adam brings his many talents and expertise to our Design Department where he makes patterns, plots, and cartoons for clients.
Hannah Baumgardt
Hannah is part of the design team at the Winona studio. She enjoys doing all things artistic and dreams of one day owning a dragon. But she’d settle for a dog, too.
Our Studio Team
Casey Deakman
Casey hails from Chandler, AZ and started his stained glass journey back in 2014 as a Field Apprentice. He was promoted to Project Manger in the Field for a few years before landing the Manager role of the Studio in Winona, MN. His favorite part of the job is that he gets to learn and grow every single day!
Andy Barnes
Andy’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Andy is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Cassandra Krueger
Cassandra comes to us from Illinois where she quite literally grew up in a stained glass studio (both her parents & grandparents owned studios). She worked at a few stained glass studios before coming to ACWH in 2017. Outside of work she enjoys hiking & planting flowers in her garden.
Greg Wignes
Greg’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Greg is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Brenda Dickinson
Brenda was born and raised in Minnesota. Her daughter and son-in-law have blessed her with three grandchildren who are the loves of her life. Brenda has worked many years in landscaping and upholstery. Here at ACWH she most enjoys the glazing process, she loves how there is always a variety of windows and styles to work on.
Elizabeth Durham
Elizabeth is originally from Columbus, OH, and has been with ACWH for just over 5 years now. Before coming to the stained glass world, she spent time working with intaglio and relief printmaking, as well as film and digital photography. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and baking.
Jen Groshek
Jen’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Jen is from, what she specializes in, what her background is in, and how she can help you on your stained glass journey!
Allison Huffman
I grew up in Michigan and went to Grand Valley State University, where I received a BFA in Studio Art with a sculpture emphasis. At ACWH, I work on selecting and ordering glass for new projects once they are designed. I do my best to keep track of all of the glass in the studio’s inventory to make sure that we have what we need.
Lori Wendt
Lori’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Lori is from, what she specializes in, what her background is in, and how she can help you on your stained glass journey!
Our Administration Team
Garrick Holey
Garrick has been with the ACWH team since 2006. When Willet Hauser was purchased in 2014, he brought all of his talents to the forefront to lead both brands in his position as VP of Production where he continues to use his talents to help grow the company.
Shelby Henning
Born and raised into a family where conversation consists of business and stained glass windows, Shelby continues her family legacy. She is now the VP of Administration where she has the opportunity to help create an engaging culture & teamwork atmosphere.
Bryce Robbins
Bryce’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Bryce is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Steven Garner
Steven’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Steven is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Zack Krings
Zack’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Zack is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Amanda Steine
Amanda is a Winona, MN native with a BA in Mass Communications and an undying passion for art history. She uses her background in marketing & communications to help tell the story of ACWH, one window at a time. In her free time, she loves to go to museums, cook, bake, hike, and garden.
Julie Biggerstaff
Julie’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Julie is from, what she specializes in, what her background is in, and how she can help you on your stained glass journey!
Hillary Fetzner
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Our Road Team
Robert Bohannon
I live in the Phoenix, AZ area and have been in general construction both commercial and residential since 1981. I have been doing full stained glass restoration since 1994. I have been working with the ACWH directly or indirectly since 2004 and am now the director of field production.
Mark Steele
Mark’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Mark is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Caitlin Nicholson
Caitlin’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Caitlin is from, what she specializes in, what her background is in, and how she can help you on your stained glass journey!
Darren Belcher
Darren’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Darren is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
James Despres
James’ Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where James is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Arturo Hernandez
Arturo’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Arturo is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Pedro Hernandez
Pedro’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Pedro is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Mark Huerkamp
Mark’s Bio is COMING SOON! Here you will learn more about where Mark is from, what he specializes in, what his background is in, and how he can help you on your stained glass journey!
Megan Stevenson
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Associated Crafts & Willet Hauser is a full-service stained glass studio provider.
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